President Heron is a high quality French dessert pear. Although it was raised right at the end of the 19th century it is very much in the tradition of French / Belgian dessert pears of the first half of the 19th century.
The fruits are quite large, with an attractive golden green skin, and ripen in mid-September. They can be kept in a fridge for several months, but need careful handling because they are easy to bruise. The fine flesh has a buttery consistency and a mild sweet flavour.
The tree is a reliable and regular bearer, and starts fruiting from a young age. It seems resistant to most diseases. Although not self-fertile it is readily pollinated by most other pears that flower in the middle of the pear blossom season.
President Heron is widely grown in France, and is a good choice for the home orchard.
Contact us if you would like to go on the waiting list for next season.
Let me know when President Heron pear trees are back in stock.
If you do not hear from us by March you can contact us to pre-order for next autumn.
